"Be Alone No More" is the debut single by British R&B vocal quartet Another Level, released on 16 February 1998 by Northwestside Records. It is from their eponymous debut album (1998), and features American rapper Jay-Z.[1] The song was written by Steven Dubin, Andrea Martin and Ivan Matias. In 1999, it was released a second time in remix form together with a cover of the Simply Red song "Holding Back the Years". The two releases peaked at number six and number eleven in the UK respectively.[2] Several UK garage remixes were also released, such as the 'Dubmonsters Mix' and 'Another Groove Mix'. The latter is a mashup with Double 99's "RipGroove".[3]
"Be Alone No More" | ||||
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Single by Another Level featuring Jay-Z | ||||
from the album Another Level | ||||
Released | 16 February 1998 | |||
Recorded | 1997 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 4:02 | |||
Label | Northwestside | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Cutfather & Joe | |||
Another Level singles chronology | ||||
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Jay-Z singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Be Alone No More" on YouTube |
A reviewer from Music Week gave "Be Alone No More" four out of five, writing, "This time last year, Public Demand were the new UK R&B hopefuls, but failed to make an impact. This year's contenders debut with a delicious ballad and could reach a higher level."[4] Claudia Connell from News of the World declared it "a superb debut single which blends hip-hop and R&B with sophisticated, soulful harmonies."[5]
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Year-end charts edit
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Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[13] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
"Alone No More" | ||||
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Single by Philip George and Anton Powers | ||||
Released | 30 September 2015 | |||
Recorded | 2015 | |||
Genre | Deep house | |||
Length | 2:53 | |||
Label | 3 Beat Productions | |||
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Producer(s) | Philip George | |||
Philip George singles chronology | ||||
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Anton Powers singles chronology | ||||
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In 2015, "Be Alone No More" was covered by British producers Philip George and Anton Powers, retitled "Alone No More".[14] It debuted at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart, number 1 on the UK Dance Singles Chart and number 1 on the Scottish Singles Chart. It was released on 2 October 2015 as a digital download in the UK through 3 Beat Records.
Powers had been toying with the idea of remixing "Be Alone No More" for several years before meeting George who suggested it be a good idea. They then covered the song, with George producing the single and Powers singing the lyrics.
A music video to accompany the release of "Alone No More" was first released onto YouTube on 10 September 2015 at a total length of three minutes and three seconds.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Alone No More" | 2:53 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Alone No More" (Extended Mix) | 4:17 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Alone No More" (Danny Bond Remix) | 5:39 |
2. | "Alone No More" (Midnight City Remix) | 4:28 |
3. | "Alone No More" (Ferreck Dawn Remix) | 5:32 |
4. | "Alone No More" (Ferreck Dawn Vocal Dub) | 5:32 |
5. | "Alone No More" (DubRocca Remix) | 4:58 |
6. | "Alone No More" (George Whyman Remix) | 5:12 |
7. | "Alone No More" (Etherwood Remix) | 5:13 |
8. | "Alone No More" (PBD & Jack Shizzle Remix) | 4:45 |
9. | "Alone No More" (Tom Zanetti & K.O. Kane Remix) | 4:46 |
10. | "Alone No More" (Distant Light Remix) | 2:57 |
11. | "Alone No More" (Dexcell Remix) | 5:06 |
12. | "Alone No More" (Philip George's 5am Mix) | 6:27 |
13. | "Alone No More" (Tazer Remix) | 3:35 |
Chart (2015) | Peak Position |
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Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[15] | 62 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[16] | 63 |
Ireland (IRMA)[17] | 65 |
Scotland (OCC)[18] | 1 |
UK Dance (OCC)[19] | 1 |
UK Singles (OCC)[20] | 4 |
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[21] | 4 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[22] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Ireland | 30 September 2015 | Digital download | 3 Beat Productions |
United Kingdom | 2 October 2015 |